Comparison

Cabinet Crush vs Thread the Bolt

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cabinet Crush

Engage in a relaxing puzzle game where you organize virtual supermarket shelves. Match identical items to clear space and enjoy a satisfying shopping experience without spending real money. It's a stress-relief game designed for pure enjoyment.

Highlights
  • Relaxing shopping simulation
  • Simple tap-to-match gameplay
  • Brain-teasing organization challenges
  • Hundreds of realistic 3D items
  • Cozy supermarket environment
Features
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Had a long day at the office? It’s time for some retail therapy! Welcome to Cabinet Crush, the ultimate stress-relief puzzle game where you can shop to your heart's content. In Cabinet Crush, you play as a busy professional taking a well-deserved break. Walk into our virtual supermarket, organize the shelves, and enjoy the satisfaction of sorting goods. From crispy chips and refreshing sodas to cute cat treats, match 3 identical items to clear the shelves and organize the cabinet! There is no pressure, just pure relaxation. Immerse yourself in the joy of organizing and let your worries disappear with every match. Game Features: - Relaxing Shopping Experience: Step into a bright, cozy supermarket environment. Enjoy the feeling of "buying" and organizing your favorite snacks and drinks without spending a dime! - Simple & Satisfying: Easy to pick up! Just tap to place items and match three. It’s the perfect game to play during your commute or before bed. - Brain-Teasing Fun: While the levels are stress-free, they keep your mind sharp. Find the best way to sort the cluttered shelves and become a master organizer. - Rich Variety of Goods: Unlock hundreds of realistic 3D items including beverages, snacks, dairy products, and more. It’s a feast for the eyes! Download Cabinet Crush now, start your shopping spree, and tidy up the chaos!

About

Thread the Bolt

A strategic puzzle game where players must fit colored blocks into a designated area. Blocks can only be cleared when placed under a matching colored nut, requiring careful planning and color matching to solve each level.

Highlights
  • Color-matching block placement
  • Strategic move planning
  • Limited space management
  • Board clearing puzzles
  • Precision fitting challenges
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Thread the Bolt – a puzzle game where strategy meets precision! Your goal is simple: fit the three blocks from below into the designated area. But here's the challenge—every block has a color, and it can only be cleared when placed under a matching-colored nut above. Plan your moves carefully. You'll need to manage the limited space while matching the right colors. One wrong placement could block your way! Think ahead, fit them in, and clear the board. Ready to thread the bolt?

Screenshots

Cabinet Crush4 screens
Thread the Bolt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Thread the Bolt at 4.1 against Cabinet Crush's 2.7. Thread the Bolt also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 23%) and ratings volume (100 vs 23). Cabinet Crush's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thread the Bolt holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 100 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Cabinet Crush's written reviews are positive against 34% of Thread the Bolt's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cabinet Crush ships an update every 5 days, Thread the Bolt fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cabinet Crush versus Thread the Bolt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCabinet CrushThread the Bolt
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (23 ratings)4.1 (100 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews34.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23100 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size359 MB141 MB
Age rating17+12+
Developer少军 朱RAHMAN BIN ADEN

Customer experience

Cabinet Crush

All ratings23 ratings
Positive26.1%
Neutral26.1%
Negative47.8%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral38.5%
Negative38.5%

Thread the Bolt

All ratings95 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive34.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative62.5%

In-app purchases

None

Cabinet Crush

No in-app purchases

None

Thread the Bolt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cabinet Crush free?
Cabinet Crush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thread the Bolt free?
Thread the Bolt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cabinet Crush or Thread the Bolt?
Thread the Bolt is rated higher. Cabinet Crush averages 2.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Thread the Bolt averages 4.1 from 100 ratings.
Do Cabinet Crush or Thread the Bolt have ads?
Both Cabinet Crush and Thread the Bolt show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cabinet Crush or Thread the Bolt?
Cabinet Crush ships an update every 5 days, and Thread the Bolt fortnightly. Most recently, Cabinet Crush was updated on November 5, 2026 and Thread the Bolt on October 31, 2026.

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